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90 INDIA OF MY DREAMS

Where they are landless labourers their wages should
be brought to a level that would ensure a decent living
which should mean balanced food, dwelling houses and
clothing, which should satisfy health requirements.
The Bombay Chronicle, 28-10-'44

I have no doubt that if we have democratic Swaraj
as it must*be if the freedom is won through non-violence,
the Kisan must hold power in all its phases including
political power.

The Bombay Chronicle, 12-1-'45

If Swaraj is attained by the effort of the whole
people, as it must be under non-violence, the Kisans
must come into their own and have the uppermost voice.
But if it is not so and there is a sort of a workable com-
promise between the people and the Government on
the basis of a limited franchise, the interests of the tiller
of the soil will need close watching. If the legislature
proves itself to be incapable of safeguarding Kisans'
interests they will, of course, always have the sovereign
remedy of civil disobedience and non-co-operation.
But. . . ultimately it is not paper legislation nor brave
words or fiery speeches but the power of non-violent
organization, discipline and sacrifice that constitutes the
real bulwark of the people against injustice or
oppression.

The Bombay Chronicle, 12-l-'45



	90 INDIA OF MY DREAMS Where they are landless labourers their wages should be brought to a level that would ensure a decent living which should mean balanced food, dwelling houses and clothing, which should satisfy health requirements. The Bombay Chronicle, 28-10-'44 I have no doubt that if we have democratic Swaraj as it mustbe if the freedom is won through non-violence, the Kisan must hold power in all its phases including political power. The Bombay Chronicle,* 12-1-'45 If Swaraj is attained by the effort of the whole people, as it must be under non-violence, the Kisans must come into their own and have the uppermost voice. But if it is not so and there is a sort of a workable com- promise between the people and the Government on the basis of a limited franchise, the interests of the tiller of the soil will need close watching. If the legislature proves itself to be incapable of safeguarding Kisans' interests they will, of course, always have the sovereign remedy of civil disobedience and non-co-operation. But. . . ultimately it is not paper legislation nor brave words or fiery speeches but the power of non-violent organization, discipline and sacrifice that constitutes the real bulwark of the people against injustice or oppression. The Bombay Chronicle, 12-l-'45